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Friday January 5th, 2024 night edition

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In a December 29 proclamation, President Joe Biden wrote that he had determined that Uganda, along with the Central African Republic, Gabon, and Niger, does not meet the requirements to continue benefiting from the trade deal.

“Accordingly, I have decided to terminate the designations of the Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger, and Uganda as beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries for purposes of section 506A of the Trade Act, effective January 1, 2024,” Biden wrote.

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The law, signed by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni last May, made what it described as “aggravated homosexuality” punishable by the death penalty.

It also imposed a life sentence for “recruitment, promotion and funding” of same-sex “activities” and even banned identifying as LGBTQ+.

The law has been called one of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the world and has drawn international condemnation. »

Suicide-prevention net beneath Golden Gate Bridge completed, say officials

Authored by theguardian.com
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Cosulich-Schwartz said the suicide deterrent system, also known as “the net”, has been installed across 95% of the bridge.

Those who fought for more safety measures have said the net was long overdue; the Golden Gate Bridge has long been known as one of the deadliest suicide locations in the world.

Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his hands released the rail. »

Baldur’s Gate 3 Leads NY Game Awards Nominations Ahead of Alan Wake II and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Authored by wccftech.com
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Remedy's Alan Wake II and CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty both earned five nominations, some of which were shared, such as in the Game of the Year, Best Writing, Best World, and Best Acting categories (Melanie Liburd as Saga Anderson and Idris Elba as Solomon Reed).

Alan Wake II also got nominated for Best Music and Phantom Liberty for Best DLC.

Other multi-nominated games include Starfield (Game of the Year, Best Writing, Best World), Final Fantasy XVI (Best World, Best Music, Best Acting for Ben Starr as Clive Rosfield), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Game of the Year, Best Music, Best Kids Game), Tchia (Best Writing, Best Music, Best Kids Game), Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Game of the Year, Best World), Hi-Fi Rush (Game of the Year, Best Music), Resident Evil 4 (Best Remake, Best DLC), and Chants of Sennaar (Best Indie, Best World). »

Child at Auburn school finds jar of cocaine on playground, tastes powder

Authored by kiro7.com
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AUBURN, Wash. — A jar of cocaine was found on a playground by a student at an Auburn elementary school last week.

According to a letter sent out to families of students at Evergreen Heights Elementary, the student found the powder in a glass jar and tasted its contents.

Testing done by the Auburn Police Department determined that the powder was cocaine. »

Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories in Colorado and Oregon

Authored by cnbc.com
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The Biden administration is providing $162 million to Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips — the second funding announcement tied to a 2022 law designed to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

The incentives include $90 million to improve a plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and $72 million to expand a factory in Gresham, Oregon, the Commerce Department said.

The investments would enable Microchip Technology to triple its domestic production and reduce its dependence on foreign factories. »